Mount Zion Christian Schools Photo - 2nd and 3rd grade class singing carols to their pen pals at the nursing home

Top 10 Best Manchester Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 28 private schools serving 3,168 students in Manchester, NH (there are 29 public schools, serving 13,212 public students). 19% of all K-12 students in Manchester, NH are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
The top ranked private schools in Manchester, NH include The Derryfield School, Cardinal Lacroix Academy, and Mt. St. Mary Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 81%, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 74%.
39% of private schools in Manchester, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Manchester Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Derryfield School
The Derryfield School Photo - The Derryfield School is located in Manchester, NH. The 70+ acre campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities including a Science & Innovation Center, Athletic & Wellness Center, 400-seat Theater, and lighted turf field.
2108 River Road
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 669-4524
Grades: 6-12
| 389 students
North End Montessori School Llc
North End Montessori School Llc Photo
Montessori School
(7)
698 Beech Street
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 621-9011
Grades: NS-4
| 285 students
Alpha Bits Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
333 Allard Drive
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 641-6642
Grades: PK-K
| 135 students
Cardinal Lacroix Academy
(Catholic)
148 Belmont St
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 682-6272
Grades: PK-6
| 138 students
Mount Zion Christian Schools
Mount Zion Christian Schools Photo - 2nd and 3rd grade class singing carols to their pen pals at the nursing home
(Christian)
(15)
132 Titus Avenue
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 606-7930
Grades: PK-12
| 135 students
Mt. St. Mary Academy
Mt. St. Mary Academy Photo - Mount Saint Mary Academy, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy
(Catholic)
(4)
2291 Elm Street
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 623-3155
Grades: PK-8
| 157 students
Noah's Ark Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
491 East Industrial Park Dr
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 669-7990
Grades: PK-K
| 167 students
St. Benedict Academy
St. Benedict Academy Photo - All students in Kindergarten through sixth grade have and use computers. In addition to our computer lab, all students in third through sixth grade have a laptop for specific and supervised educational use. Technology is meaningfully integrated in every subject at Saint Benedict Academy.
(Catholic)
(4)
85 Third St
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 669-3932
Grades: PK-6
| 131 students
St. Catherine Of Siena School
(Catholic)
(1)
206 North St
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 622-1711
Grades: PK-6
| 253 students
St. Peter's Home
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
300 Kelley Street
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 625-9313
Grades: PK-K
| 165 students
Trinity High School
(Catholic)
581 Bridge St
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 668-2910
Grades: 9-12
| 331 students
Alpha Bits Learning Center Ii
Daycare / Preschool
227 Londonderry Tpke
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6650
Grades: PK-K
| 81 students
Apple Blossoms Child Center
Daycare / Preschool
1 Sundial Ave Ste 117
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 647-4747
Grades: PK-K
| 18 students
Child Guidance Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
75 Talbot St
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 625-1880
Grades: PK-K
| 53 students
Colorful Apples Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
91 Pennacook St
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 623-0678
Grades: PK-K
| 11 students
Elliot Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
450 Massabesic St
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 663-3357
Grades: PK-K
| 58 students
Growing Years The
Daycare / Preschool
130 Harvell Street
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 622-7072
Grades: NS-PK
| 114 students
Holy Family Academy
Holy Family Academy Photo - Household Tug-o-War!
(Catholic)
(4)
281 Cartier St.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 644-7247
Grades: 7-12
| 94 students
Holycross Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
(2)
420 Island Pond Rd
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 668-0510
Grades: PK-K
| 48 students
130 Silver St
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 627-4190
Grades: K-4
| 16 students
Little Frogs & Polliwogs
Daycare / Preschool
3011 Brown Ave
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 669-2695
Grades: PK-K
| 98 students
Manchester Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
2020 Goffs Falls Rd
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 629-0037
Grades: PK-K
| 22 students
Nfi - Midway Shelter
All-boys | Alternative School
136 Lowell Street
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 669-9797
Grades: 7-11
| 17 students
Ny Youth Development Center/sysc
Special Education School
1056 N River Rd
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 625-5471
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
Robert B Jolicoeur School
Special Education School
1 Mammoth Rd
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 621-3599
Grades: 4-12
| 105 students
St. Augustin Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
251 merrermack st
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 623-8800
Grades: K
| 10 students
St. Marie Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
133 Wayne St
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 668-2356
Grades: PK-K
| 57 students
Ymca Of Downtown Manchester Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
30 Mechanic St
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 232-8655
Grades: PK-K
| 30 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Manchester, New Hampshire

Manchester, New Hampshire Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
722 Mast Rd
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 669-6277
Grades: PK-K
| 22 students
456 Union St
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 623-6411
Grades: K-8
| 146 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Manchester, NH?
The top ranked private schools in Manchester, NH include The Derryfield School, Cardinal Lacroix Academy, and Mt. St. Mary Academy.
How many private schools are located in Manchester?
28 private schools are located in Manchester.
How diverse are private schools in Manchester?
Manchester private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average of 17%.
What percentage of students in Manchester go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Manchester are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Manchester?
39% of private schools in Manchester are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Manchester are often viewed compared to one another?

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